April 20, 2009

Finding Leaders for America's Nonprofits

The Bridgespan Group conducted a survey, commissioned by the American Express Foundation, to determine the nature and dimensions of an evolving non- profit leadership deficit and to look at the extent to which leadership development can fill the gap as well as the potential for "bridging" talent from for-profits to nonprofit leadership roles. All respondents came from organizations with revenues of $1 million or more. This report summarizes the results of the survey in four key messages; it is also informed by Bridgespan Group strategy consulting and executive search experience.